Prepare against Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan
CM · Mexico · World #75,118 classical · FIDE ID 5101050
When preparing against Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,805 | 2,144 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,009 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 25 | 11 | 40 | 32.9% |
| As White | 37 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 39 | 16 | 4 | 19 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 91.9% | 32.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Castelan usually continues c4 (38.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Castelan usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Castelan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Castelan usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Castelan usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 68.2% | 53.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan's chess games
All 76 games by Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 25 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Aryam Abreu Delgado | 2,420 | Guines Vazquez Memorial | B31 |
| Jan 1989 | Ernesto Solana Suarez | 2,275 | Alicante Open 2 | E77 |
| Jan 1995 | Mario Guevara | 2,260 | 2nd Fide Mercenarios | E86 |
| Jan 1999 | Benito Ramirez Y Meza | 2,205 | Fide Mercenarios-B | A40 |
| Jan 1995 | Roberto Gonzalez | 2,200 | 2nd Fide Mercenarios | A39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guines Vazquez Memorial | 1998 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,089 |
| 2nd Fide Mercenarios | 1995 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,083 |
| Fide Mercenarios 6th | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 1,908 |
| Fide Mercenarios 9th | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,170 |
| 41st Fide Mercenarios | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,353 |
| Fide Mercenarios-B | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| Fide Mercenarios A | 1999 | 6 | 2 | 2,009 |
| ch-MEX | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan's chess games?
76 games by Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan has played.
What does Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Gibbins-Weidenhagen Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan played?
Our database contains 76 games by Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 11 draws, 40 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan?
76 games by Miguel Angel Castillo Castelan reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.